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March 2010
March 2010
Vol. 10, No. 7
Featuring a three article feature by Anthony King on the root of our problems in Afghanistan; Eileen… More…
March 2010 edition now available
The March 2010 edition is now online. In the magazine: freeing the professionals from the public services machine; why courage isn't enough in Afghanistan; and election 2010 — hanging in the balance.
Online-only content includes Michael Stephen on Cyprus reunification and Paul Cornish and Andrew Dorman on defence.
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Clegg the Kingmaker?
John Curtice – Wednesday Jan 27 2010
“It has only happened once in the post-war period and that was over thirty years ago. Yet now there is much talk that this year’s general election will produce a ‘hung parliament’ in which no one party has an overall majority. Why all of a sudden does such a parliament seem possible — and, if it does happen, what kind of government might emerge?” » more
The defence review: affordability must be the cart, strategy the horse
Paul Cornish – Tuesday Mar 2 2010
“These are certainly hard times for defence. British armed forces have a demanding operational role in Afghanistan, and are likely to be there for several more years. For good reason, the UK involvement in Afghanistan — known as Operation Herrick — is currently the main concern in defence policy-making and planning.” » more
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Escaping the Aghanistan circle
Sultan Barakat – Wednesday Jan 27 2010
“Repackaged (but essentially stale) stabilisation policies will not prevail in Afghanistan. In nine years, coalition efforts to build sustainable peace have been all but cyclical. January’s London conference provides an opportunity to move beyond the re-labeled rhetoric of previous commitments, and to move out of an increasingly downward spiral.” » more